[AISWorld] Professor of Practice in Generative AI and Information Systems (Open-Rank), Texas Tech University

[Inmyung Choi]

*Summary Information:*
The Area of Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences in the Rawls
College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a
full-time, 9-month Professor of Practice in Data Science and Information
Systems position starting September 2025. The position may be filled at the
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice levels.

At Texas Tech University, the title of Professor of Practice is designated
for individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academia,
business, government, or other professional fields. Primary
responsibilities typically include teaching in an area of expertise,
mentoring students in professional and career preparation, and liaising
with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or
program.

*Required Qualifications:*
In alignment with Texas Tech University’s strategic priorities to engage
and empower a diverse student body, foster innovative research and creative
activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and
engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse
student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels across
various areas of teaching, research, creative activity, and service.

*Specific required qualifications include:*

   1. Candidates should possess a master’s degree or higher in Information
   Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related
   discipline.
   2. Candidates should have knowledge and experience in using *Generative
   AI and large language models*, either academically or in industry, and
   be willing to develop and teach courses on Generative AI in business and
   information systems for both undergraduate and graduate students.
   3. Successful candidates should demonstrate outstanding communication
   skills and the ability to translate complex technical content into formats
   that resonate within a business context.

*Preferred Qualifications:*
In addition to the required qualifications, candidates with the following
qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given
preference:

   1. Industrial experience in developing and/or managing Generative AI
   applications.
   2. Experience or interest in teaching courses related to web design,
   application development, enterprise architecture, and system integration.

Candidates should have a track record of accomplishments in teaching,
research, or professional engagement that aligns with the strategic
initiatives of the Area, College, and University, commensurate with the
rank applied for.

*To Apply for this Position:*
Please include the following documents in your application:

   1. Cover Letter
   2. Curriculum Vitae
   3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
   4. Other documents directly related to the required qualifications
   5. A list of references with names and contact information

*Texas Tech will not conduct formal interviews at the International
Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), but ISQS faculty members will be
available to meet informally with candidates attending ICIS. Interested
candidates may contact the search committee chair. *Questions about this
position should be directed to Dr. Inmyung Choi, Search Committee Chair, at
inmyung.choi at ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process,
please contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, at
hrs.recruiting at ttu.edu or call 806-742-3851.

*Application Process:*
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. The application deadline is January 15, 2025. To apply,
please visit *https://texastech.edu/careers <https://texastech.edu/careers>*
and search for requisition *39036BR.*

*About the University, College, and Department/School/Area*
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high
research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and
state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in
Lubbock, Texas, the university serves a growing metropolitan area with a
population of over 300,000. Texas Tech enrolls over 40,000 students,
including 33,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary
research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech
University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary
Medicine, and the Graduate School. As the flagship of the Texas Tech
University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing
learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive
workforce. The university is committed to enhancing the cultural and
economic development of the state, nation, and world.

The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business is AACSB accredited and includes the
School of Accounting, which holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college
offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in
accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management,
marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program
are available, including full-time, weekend, and online modalities in
Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College
also offers Master of Science (MS) degrees in data science, accounting,
finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in Business
Administration is available with specializations in accounting, finance,
management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty
of over 140 and a staff exceeding 80, the college enrolls over 5,000
undergraduate and 800 graduate students.

The Area of Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (ISQS) in the
Rawls College of Business has been at the forefront of research in
information systems for decades. It was recently ranked 32nd in North
America and 40th worldwide based on research contributions in the 2021-2024
timeframe, according to the top two Information Systems journals on the
UTD24 list (MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research). We offer an
undergraduate degree in IT, a Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS),
and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Management
Information Systems. Our MS-DS program was ranked the No. 3 best online
non-MBA program in the nation in 2022.

*About Lubbock*
Referred to as the “Hub City,” Lubbock serves as the educational, cultural,
economic, and healthcare hub of the South Plains region. The city boasts a
diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.
With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living,
Lubbock is a family-friendly community ranked among the best places to live
in Texas. The city is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a
vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin,
Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan areas. Lubbock’s Convention &
Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the community and its
resources, programs, events, and history.

*Equal Opportunity Statement*
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
or gender expression.